Not every eye can be examined with light alone. When cataracts, dense opacities or orbital conditions block the view, ophthalmic ultrasound is the examination that keeps diagnosis — and surgical planning — moving. For eye departments in Africa, adding ultrasound capability converts a clinic that can only examine clear media into one that can assess virtually any patient.
What ophthalmic ultrasound provides
Different scan modes answer different clinical questions: A-scan biometry supports intraocular lens power calculation for cataract surgery; B-scan imaging shows the vitreous, retina and orbit through opaque media; S-scan and UBM (ultrasound biomicroscopy) imaging assesses the anterior segment in detail. A platform that combines these modes gives a department one instrument for biometry and diagnostic imaging alike.
The ABSOLU platform
The ABSOLU is Quantel Medical's ophthalmic ultrasound platform combining A-scan, B-scan, S-scan and UBM imaging according to the manufacturer's official product information, used for biometry and diagnostic imaging of the eye. A combined platform simplifies training, maintenance and space requirements compared with purchasing separate devices.
Implementation considerations
Departments adopting ophthalmic ultrasound should plan for: operator training in each scan mode, a suitable examination room, patient workflow integration with cataract surgical lists, and periodic calibration and service support.
How KRIMS helps
KRIMS Meditech Solutions sources ophthalmic equipment from verified original manufacturers such as Quantel Medical and supports eye clinics across Africa with procurement, installation and after-sales service. To request a quotation for the ABSOLU platform, request a quote through KRIMS.
